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        Congratulating Vicky Kaushal for the National Film award for Best Actor, which is shared between the two, Ayushmann Khurrana shared a sweet message for the Uri star on Instagram stories. While Vicky won the award for Uri: The Surgical Strike, Ayushmann received it for his performance in Andhadhun.Also read: How did 2019’s Uri: The Surgical Strike become eligible for 2018 National Film Awards? Here’s the answerSharing a picture from an event where Vicky and Ayushmann played hosts, the Andhadhun star wrote, “This guy is a gem. As soon as he got to know about his/our victory in the national awards, he called me and congratulated me. Vicky yara, m so proud of you. Thank you for being so gracious. Lots of love.” He also signed it off with an Andaz Apna Apna reference: “Do dost ek hi pyali me chai peeyengey, isase pyaar badhta hai.”Reacting to the announcement, Vicky had said, “Words might fall short to … [Read more...] about Ayushmann Khurrana congratulates Vicky Kaushal for National Film Award with perfect Andaz Apna Apna reference

Mr Bowman, 57 of Mt Waverly in Victoria, left the Lake St Clair visitor centre to walk to the Mt Cuvier region and was expected to return by Saturday. He is described as being approximately 180cm tall, of medium build, carrying a grey pack and wearing a red/orange jacket and dark coloured pants. He is thought to be using a yellow/mustard coloured tent. Police said a search operation involving SES ground parties, police officers and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was underway this morning. Anyone who may have seen Michael in the Cradle Mt/Lake St Clair National Park is asked to contact Tasmania Police on 131 444. EARLIER: POLICE have appealed for public assistance to help find an overdue bushwalker believed to be hiking in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. The 57-year-old man left the Lake St Clair visitor centre with an intention to walk to the Mt Cuvier region and was due to return by Saturday. The Lake St Clair visitor centre where the bushwalker was due to return to … [Read more...] about Tasmania Police start search for overdue bushwalker in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park

NSW Nationals senator Perin Davey is drafting legislation which would set a trigger for releasing water earmarked for the environment back onto the market for irrigators. Mr Littleproud said the party room would look at the former irrigation consultant's plan before making a decision. "It never hurts to look outside the square," he told AAP. "I think Perin Davey probably has more experience in water policy than most people in government. You never say never." The measure would be a major change to how water is shared under the $13 billion Murray-Darling Basin Plan. While Mr Littleproud is yet to see Senator Davey's private bill, other Nationals backbenchers have thrown support behind the idea. Victorian MPs Damian Drum and Anne Webster have backed overhauling water laws. Former leader Barnaby Joyce wants a debate on the allocation of water from the Commonwealth Environment Water Holder to farmers. "We in the National Party are all about representing our local communities," Mr … [Read more...] about Nationals to push minister on water laws

New Delhi: Doubles ace Jwala Gutta is disappointed with the dearth of quality women players in doubles and mixed doubles, asking for a complete systemic overhaul in order to generate results at the international level. "I can't think of one doubles players with whom I want to play today. I am in the junior selection panel. I see the list of players, what I think is we need a complete overhaul in doubles. We need a different ecosystem for doubles, that how doubles will come up," Jwala said after announcing the launch of Jwala Gutta Academy of Excellence. "Doubles doesn't need a coach right now. Doubles need a correction in the administration in doubles. The whole system is wrong in doubles now. "First of all, people are not being educated about the importance of doubles. I feel sad that even the doubles players don't speak about it. Doubles players achievement need to be highlighted." Jwala and her women's doubles partner Ashwini Ponnappa had won the 2011 World Championships bronze, … [Read more...] about Important to Probe Conflict of Interest of Chief National Coach Pullela Gopichand, Says Jwala Gutta

GUWAHATI: National Award-winning filmmaker Jahnu Barua on Tuesday said he has withdrawn his film 'Bhoga Khirikee' (Broken Window), which was produced by Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra, from the upcoming Assam film awards in protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill. Expressing anguish over the ongoing unrest across Assam and North East, the Padma Bhushan awardee said that the leaders are "disrobing the motherland" only because of power politics. "I am very unhappy at the ongoing situation regarding the bill. This bill should not have happened. We believed the leadership, but they are not trying to understand us. In such a situation, I do not want to participate in such a programme," Barua told PTI. The 8th Assam State Film Awards and Film Festival, 2019 is scheduled to take place on December 26 and 27 in Guwahati. Stating that he has always protested against the hugely controversial bill, which was passed by the Lok Sabha on Monday midnight, the eminent film director said … [Read more...] about National award-winner Jahnu Barua withdraws ‘Bhoga Khirikee’ from Assam film festival in protest against CAB